204 reloading dies

[Timnichols]

So guys I am upgrading dies for my 204 and 243 what’s everyone’s opinion on very good dies that won’t break the bank hate my rcbs dies thanks,

 

[GLShooter]

I use Redding Type S dies for mine.

 

[Tommie]

For small calibers I’ve gravitated to Hornady dies. The sleeve on the seating die really helps dealing with tiny bullets.

 

[DDRanch]

Big fan of Redding dies. Plus their Micro Adjusting seating dies are great!

 

[Dgd6mm]

L.E. Wilson

 

[JB10]

I use redding for mine a several others. But ive noticed last 3 years of buying redding that they are scratching the brass. I have borrowed a friends hornady and zero scratches. That has made me think about swapping next time i need a set of dies

 

[Bill K]

I still use RCBS, Redding & Hornady mostly. They all do the job when adjusted properly.

 

[AWS]

I use the Redding Type "S" FL sizing die and the Hornady Seater

 

[Kittitas George]

I liked the Redding Type "S" dies for for sizing, but used Vickerman for seating. They have a port in the side that really helps with the small bullets. I've used the Vickerman dies for quite a few years, they were invented just down the street. I don't have excessive 'run out'. The Vickerman dies are caliber specific, not case specific. A 22 caliber die will seat any 22 caliber bullet, in any case. I've read that Vickerman seating dies are now sold through Nosler. I still have the internal part of my 20 caliber Vickerman die. Check 'em out.